Junior Web Designer

Pixels Infotech; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pixels Infotech in Oakland, CA is seeking a Junior Web Designer to support design and development teams as they move web projects from concept to launch, handling design, implementation and testing of final sites.

You will transform visual prototypes into launch-ready HTML and frontend code, support websites and email campaigns, and test pages across browsers while collaborating with team members to ensure high-quality results.

Qualifications

• An Associate's degree or two years of relevant work experience in web design and/or online advertising design.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, jQuery and JavaScript.
• Proficiency with or familiarity of Adobe Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Photoshop is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, a customer-service mindset, and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate within a team and communicate clearly to train staff and faculty.
• Solid understanding of current web design trends and techniques, plus a robust online portfolio demonstrating user-centered design.
• Familiarity with layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and ongoing maintenance of websites, internal intranet pages, and email marketing campaigns.
• Produce graphics and code that align with the organization's style and brand identity.
• Convert visual prototypes into launch-ready HTML and frontend code.
• Test and debug pages across multiple browsers and platforms.
• Translate designs from Photoshop into functional HTML implementations.
• Support the broader Web Communication Strategy and participate in special projects.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-service mindset

Creative problem-solving

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Portfolio demonstration

Adaptability

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years of relevant work experience in web design/online advertising design

Tools

HTML

CSS

jQuery

JavaScript

Adobe Dreamweaver

Fireworks

Photoshop

Job description

This on-site Junior Web Designer role in Oakland, CA supports the design and development teams at Pixels Infotech as they move web projects from concept to launch, handling design, implementation and testing of final sites.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and ongoing maintenance of websites, internal intranet pages, and email marketing campaigns.
• Produce graphics and code that align with the organization's style and brand identity.
• Convert visual prototypes into launch-ready HTML and frontend code.
• Test and debug pages across multiple browsers and platforms.
• Translate designs from Photoshop into functional HTML implementations.
• Support the broader Web Communication Strategy and participate in special projects.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• An Associate's degree or two years of relevant work experience in web design and/or online advertising design.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, jQuery and JavaScript.
• Proficiency with or familiarity of Adobe Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Photoshop is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, a customer-service mindset, and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate within a team and communicate clearly to train staff and faculty.
• Solid understanding of current web design trends and techniques, plus a robust online portfolio demonstrating user-centered design.
• Familiarity with layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Technologies

• HTML
• CSS
• jQuery
• JavaScript
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Fireworks
• Photoshop